Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 3284 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $300
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SASSANIAN KING, Ardashir I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (4.028 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting head-dress with globe above, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type III, Plate I, 10, Gobl 9-10, M.789-795). Chip in edge, very fine and rare.
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